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Yukon Spark Tourism Micro-grant — Government of Yukon

Government of Yukon — Department of Tourism and Culture
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$1,000 to $5,000 per project; funding can cover up to 100% of...
Intake 3 closes 4:30 pm MST on 15 October 2026. It opened 15 August 2026.
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Yukon Spark Tourism Micro-grant — Government of Yukon provides up to $1,000 to $5,000 per project; funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses. Micro-grants of $1,000 to $5,000 for Yukon-based individuals, businesses, First Nations governments, First Nation Development entities, and not-for-profits developing new or emerging visitor experiences; funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses. Intake 3 closes 4:30 pm MST on 15 October 2026. It opened 15 August 2026..
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Program Description

Micro-grants of $1,000 to $5,000 for Yukon-based individuals, businesses, First Nations governments, First Nation Development entities, and not-for-profits developing new or emerging visitor experiences; funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Open to Yukon-based individuals, businesses, First Nations governments, First Nation Development entities, and not-for-profit organizations.
  • Must offer a new or emerging visitor experience.
  • Not available to established entities expanding existing offerings.
  • Intake 3 opens 15 August 2026 at 12:00 AM MST.
  • Applications for Intake 3 must be submitted by 4:30 PM MST on 15 October 2026.
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Funding Details

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$1,000 to $5,000 per project; funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses
Type
Grant
Level
Territorial
Co-Funding
Up to 100% of eligible costs
Deadline
Intake 3 closes 4:30 pm MST on 15 October 2026. It opened 15 August 2026.

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This intake opens 15 August 2026; pitch a genuinely new or emerging visitor experience, because expansion of existing offerings is explicitly excluded.

Rejection Pitfalls 6

  • The applicant is an established entity seeking to expand its existing offerings
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1 Check the project is new, not an expansion The fund supports new and emerging entrepreneurs developing innovative visitor experiences and services. It states plainly that it is not an opportunity for established entities to expand their existing offerings, so the novelty of the experience is the first test.

Required Documents 3

An email address, to create a portal account and receive notifications
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How much can I get?
Between $1,000 and $5,000. The exact amount depends on the project's scope, potential impact and feasibility, and funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses.
Do I need to put in my own money?
No. Funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses, so no applicant contribution is required.
When is the deadline?
Intake 3 opened at 12:00 AM MST on 15 August 2026 and closes at 4:30 pm MST on 15 October 2026.
Can I apply if I do not have a business yet?
Yes. The fund is aimed at Yukon-based individuals as well as businesses, First Nations governments, First Nation Development entities and not-for-profit organizations.
Can an existing tour operator apply?
Only for something genuinely new. The page states this is not an opportunity for established entities to expand their existing offerings, and the program's purpose is to support new and emerging entrepreneurs.
What do I need to start?
An email address to create an account and receive notifications. You can create the account and save your application at any time before the deadline.

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